Hyper Violet vs Uva Merlot
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Uva Merlot takes 3 of 5 categories.
Hyper VioletChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Uva MerlotChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Hyper Violet2/5
Uva Merlot3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Uva Merlot
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hyper Violet
- Sillage & projection
- Uva Merlot
- Value for money
- Hyper Violet
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Uva Merlot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hyper VioletKenneth ColeUva MerlotO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 37%Had 1%Want 61%
4.20/ 5 · 113 votes
Have 68%Had 5%Want 28%
Category winnerUva MerlotRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
57%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
113 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHyper Violet
SillageUva Merlot
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHyper VioletBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral86%
citrus72%
tuberose58%
fresh44%
patchouli30%
woody100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TangerineRed Apple
Heart
Jasmine SambacPlum BlossomTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVanilla BeanSandalwoodAmber
Top
Wild BerriesGrapesRed AppleTangerine
Heart
TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangIrisLongoza
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmbretoneVetiverCashmere WoodAmbrocenide
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Red Apple, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,055
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,613
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerUva MerlotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenneth Cole Hyper Violet opens with a tart burst of dark red apple and bright tangerine. The top notes hand off the spotlight to a lush heart dominated by tuberose and jasmine sambac, accented by plum blossom and orange flower. As the white floral intensity settles, a base of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm amber wood…
Reviews →O Boticário Uva Merlot opens with a bold burst of dark Concord grapes, tart wild berries, and crisp red apple before settling into a warm floral heart. Creamy tuberose and jasmine petals smooth out the sweet fruitiness, keeping the profile rich rather than sugary. As the fragrance warms on skin, a sturdy base of cedar…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Hyper Violet or Uva Merlot?
Uva Merlot takes 3 of 5 categories. Hyper Violet is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Uva Merlot is rated 4.20/5 from 113 votes. Choose Hyper Violet for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Uva Merlot for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Hyper Violet or Uva Merlot?
Hyper Violet lasts longest (Hyper Violet 67/100, Uva Merlot 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hyper Violet or Uva Merlot?
Projection is very close: Uva Merlot 59/100, Hyper Violet 57/100 for sillage.
Do Hyper Violet and Uva Merlot smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Red Apple, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.
Is Hyper Violet or Uva Merlot better for summer or winter?
Hyper Violet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hyper Violet and Uva Merlot?
Hyper Violet has top notes of Tangerine and Red Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Plum Blossom, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla Bean and Sandalwood. Uva Merlot has top notes of Wild Berries, Grapes, Red Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Ambretone.
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